Uzbekistan Rule of Law
Rule of Law RL.EST
Uzbekistan's rule of law was -0.66 in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 21.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's rule of law stood at -0.66 in 2025, a rise of +0.18 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.66 by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 148th globally.
Uzbekistan’s Rule of Law score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen from a low of –1.48 in 2005 to –0.66 in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 26‑year series and placing the country at rank 148 globally. This improvement reflects gradual reforms in the judiciary and anti‑corruption measures, yet the score remains well below the median of the index and comparable to the –0.65 rating of Timor‑Leste and the –0.66 rating of São Tomé and Principe. The early trough of –1.48 coincided with a period of limited judicial independence and pervasive informal practices, while the recent peak of –0.66 indicates modest progress but still signals substantial gaps in legal predictability, contract enforcement and protection of property rights. Continued advancement will likely depend on deeper institutional restructuring, greater transparency in law enforcement and sustained political commitment to align legal frameworks with international standards, which could push the trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Rule of Law | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.58 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.66 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.66 | +0.18 | #148 |
| 2023 | -0.83 | +0.02 | #155 |
| 2022 | -0.85 | +0.07 | #158 |
| 2021 | -0.92 | +0.20 | #165 |
| 2020 | -1.12 | −0.04 | #177 |
| 2019 | -1.08 | +0.02 | #176 |
| 2018 | -1.10 | +0.04 | #177 |
| 2017 | -1.13 | −0.01 | #181 |
| 2016 | -1.13 | +0.01 | #179 |
| 2015 | -1.14 | −0.00 | #181 |
| 2014 | -1.13 | +0.10 | #181 |
| 2013 | -1.24 | +0.06 | #183 |
| 2012 | -1.30 | +0.15 | #187 |
| 2011 | -1.45 | −0.04 | #197 |
| 2010 | -1.42 | −0.09 | #193 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw rule of law improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's rule of law was -0.66 in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 21.3% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's rule of law peaked at -0.66 in 2025.
The lowest rule of law in Uzbekistan was -1.48 in 2005.
Uzbekistan ranks 148th globally in rule of law as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RL.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Uzbekistan's rule of law is projected to reach -0.66 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The rule of law of Uzbekistan in 2025 was -0.66. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_rule-of-law,
title = {Uzbekistan Rule of Law},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/rule-of-law/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}